Rebirth in 1960, My Industrial Age

Chapter 419 The Leader's Opinion

He couldn't rest at all; Zhou Fengnian spent over an hour on the phone alone.

By the time I had some free time, it was already dark. When I returned to the Intermediate People's Court, the fruit for the after-dinner meal had been removed.

"Dad, would you like some tea or fruit? I'll go get you some."

When Zhou Xianyang saw that his father had finished his work, he immediately waved and said; he was thinking that if Zhou Fengnian didn't come out soon, he would go back first today.

"Never mind, I won't drink tea after this afternoon, and I'll skip the fruit too. I'll rest later."

Hearing his father's words, Zhou Xianyang thought he could finally relax.

But as soon as he sat back down, he heard Zhou Fengnian continue, "Get me a bottle of milk. Old people need some nutrition; you can't deny you're getting old."

"You call yourself an old person? You've been up for three days straight without sleep! Even I, a young person, couldn't stay up that long."

Zhou Xianyang said with a smirk as he got up to get the milk, saying that it was fine for a young man like him to stay up for three nights in a row.

But Zhou Xianyang really wasn't confident about staying up for three consecutive nights; that's not something a normal person should do.

A short while later, Zhou Xianyang brought the milk back: "Here, you drank your grandson's milk from last night."

"Nonsense, how could there only be one bottle at home?"

Zhou Fengnian took it and opened it to drink. He knew that once he fell asleep in the hospital, he would receive many gifts.

When Zhou Fengnian came back just now, he glanced at the storeroom in the front yard, and the shelves inside were piled high.

They don't usually accept any gifts; if they do, it's because they're so close to the person they can't refuse.

For example, the gift from Bai Yujie is something that people with that kind of relationship simply cannot refuse.

Zhou Xianyang laughed as he watched his father drink milk, but then they started talking about other things.

Most of the time, it was Zhou Xianyang who was talking. He mentioned that his two cousins ​​had also returned from Russia, just the day before yesterday, something Zhou Fengnian didn't know.

However, when Zhou Xianyang went to ask them, he heard from Zhou Xianzhe and Zhou Xianrui that they might go to Hong Kong again after resting for a while.

He wasn't told what he was going there for, but it didn't sound like a trivial matter; and since he couldn't get anything out of his two cousins, Zhou Xianyang probably guessed what it was all about.

If it weren't for the government's arrangement, they probably would have told them long ago; however, Zhou Xianyang sought them out for other matters.

The two factories and one warehouse owned by Zhou Xianzhe and Zhou Xianrui in Northeast China cannot be left unattended for extended periods, otherwise the employees they hire will embezzle the factory assets.

Therefore, Zhou Fengnian recommended his uncle Zhou Hao, who was suitable to manage the factory there.

If Zhou Xianzhe and Zhou Xianrui are big-time speculators, then Zhou Hao is a small-time speculator who specializes in buying and selling within China and has made a fortune by opening several shops.

However, Zhou Hao was just one opportunity short: he didn't have the chance to go abroad. Otherwise, given his audacity, it wouldn't be impossible for him to resell Russian weapons.

Zhou Xianyang seemed fine for a short time, but he couldn't look after his two cousins' factories for an extended period. He also had four factories of his own that needed his inspection, so he recommended Zhou Hao instead.

Zhou Xianzhe and Zhou Xianrui were aware of their situation, and after chatting with Zhou Hao for a short while, they agreed.

The final agreement was that the two factories and warehouses would be combined into a trading company, with Zhou Hao contributing another five million to the company and taking charge of its daily management, holding a 20% stake.

The remaining portion was divided between Zhou Xianzhe and Zhou Xianrui.

Zhou Hao really got a great deal. If he weren't Zhou Xianyang's uncle, he wouldn't have had this opportunity at all.

The trade with the Russians was started by the Zhou brothers, and the two factories, warehouses, and raw materials were worth thirty to forty million.

After investing five million, Zhou Hao immediately reaped double the return; moreover, by following the trade route opened up by the Zhou brothers, Zhou Xianzhe and Zhou Xianrui, he could buy back raw materials and semi-finished products from Russia for processing with almost no risk.

Regardless of how long this business can last, even if it can only last a year, it's still incredibly profitable, with a net profit easily exceeding tens of millions.

If you go frequently, it could be worth hundreds of millions.

“It’s fine to send Zhou Hao. I always suggest that our own people cooperate. As long as he is capable, we can use him with confidence.”

Zhou Fengnian casually remarked that he rarely got involved in the family business anymore, only occasionally lending a hand. Zhou Xianyang countered, "It's hard to say. Last time, my maternal grandmother's relatives took advantage of me quite a bit."

"That's because they lack vision. If they knew even a little bit, they would know that they wouldn't try to poach your employees."

Zhou Fengnian paused for a moment before continuing, "Because they dare not. If they are not greedy enough, I will definitely hold them accountable."

Unless they go abroad, prison will be their final destination.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xianyang gave a thumbs up and said, "Awesome, Dad."

Both are officials and businessmen. Their business empire, including those in Hong Kong, can easily rank among the top twenty in the country. As for officials, Zhou Fengnian is a senior official in his forties, and he can also rank among the top fifty in the country.

Their family's future is secure. Even if Zhou Fengnian doesn't help, it will be much easier for them to go out by mentioning Zhou Fengnian's name.

Zhou Xianyang's next step is to focus on developing his joint venture mobile phone factory and electronics factory. Once they are operational, his annual income may exceed 200 million yuan.

Zhou Fengnian originally wanted to give Zhou Xianyang some advice, but before they could talk for long, Zhou Yan came over and chased them away.

You've just been discharged from the hospital, so you need to rest. Don't chat until past 10 pm before going to sleep.

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"Boss, are you feeling better?"

Upon seeing Zhou Fengnian arrive at the Academy of Sciences, Qian Zhi immediately approached him and said, "I went to the hospital to see you yesterday, but after waiting for two hours, the Academy called and asked me to receive a report, so I came back."

Zhou Fengnian waved his hand and said, "Yes, I know. What are the plans for this morning? If I'm free, I'll go to the Institute of Biological Cells after I finish my business."

Qian Zhi quickly replied, "Yes, there really is something. Director Zhang from the Zhonghai General Office told me that if you come to work, he hopes you can give him a call back."

"Okay, Director Zhang, I understand."

After entering the office, Zhou Fengnian picked up the phone and called the China Overseas General Office.

After dialing, Zhou Fengnian quickly understood why Director Zhang wanted to see him, so he asked Qian Zhi to call a driver for him.

Before even sitting down in his office, Zhou Fengnian immediately rushed to Zhonghai.

Upon arriving at the destination and meeting the leader, Zhou Fengnian greeted him, "Leader."

"Oh, Comrade Fengnian, have you just been discharged from the hospital?"

The leader turned around and saw Zhou Fengnian walk in. He put down his newspaper and greeted him, saying, "You researchers still need to pay attention to your health. If you ruin your health for the sake of projects, it's putting the cart before the horse."
I've been thinking about giving your secretary a little power, like notifying your wife if she finds you're overworked. Haha, it seems only she could persuade you otherwise.

"I'll pay attention next time."

Zhou Fengnian smiled sheepishly, then got down to business: "Boss, you called me here because of the cell evolution serum, right?"

"That's right, you're the only one who knows the truth about this. I'd like to ask what your plans are next?"

"Continue manufacturing the first-generation cell evolution serum, then attempt to manufacture the second-generation cell evolution serum, and conduct comparative selection."

Zhou Fengnian paused, glanced at his superior, and continued, "Personally, I think the first-generation cell evolution serum is stronger. Although the extraction and manufacturing method of the second generation is harmless, its effectiveness may be reduced by about 10%."
Changing physical constitution is sufficient, but creating even more powerful soldiers is something we should think carefully about.

After a moment's thought, the leader asked, "Has it been confirmed that Li Hu's health is fine?"

"It can be determined in seven days. If you want to be on the safe side, you can observe for a month, but according to the calculation, seven days is enough."

Zhou Fengnian said, "However, how to maximize the abilities of such soldiers is something the military needs to consider."

"I see."

The leader nodded and then whispered a few words in Zhou Fengnian's ear.

The general idea is to have him produce more serum to ensure there are no problems, and perhaps later improve the health of older comrades and retired cadres.

Of course, the goal remains the same: to create a special forces team.

(End of this chapter)